Our kids are getting older, and we decided it was time to fix up the basement and build a hangout spot for them. In order to fix up the basement, we had to fix the limestone foundation walls that were allowing rain to enter the basement. We would get about 20 gallons of water in …
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The secret to living in Podunk USA is being able to fix just about anything. In order to fix things, you’ll need tools. In order to find your tools when you need them, you’ll need a garage or shop. When things break in the winter, fixing them in a heated shop is better than in …
When we bought our old foursquare farmhouse, we knew we wanted to go over-the-top with the decor in this tiny bathroom. The half bath on the main floor is the bathroom that most of our guests use, and we were excited to go a bit crazy with one of our room makeovers. Demo Day! The …
The American Foursquare House Updating our old foursquare kitchen ended up being a lot more work than I initially thought it would be. While the craftsmanship of the house is impressive, the plumbing, electrical, and accessories of the house were downright hazardous. We had schedule 40 PVC pipe supplying water to the sink (even hot …
How to Make Maple Syrup from Maple Sap Tapping sugar maple trees is one of the first signs of spring. Maple syrup season starts when daytime temperatures climb to 35 degrees or more, and nighttime temperatures drop below freezing. (For our area this begins in late February to early March.) This temperature swing encourages the …
Building a DIY mudroom bench was the first upgrade to our breezeway addition that we tackled. We were lucky enough to have the space to build 2 benches, one intended for my husband and I, the other for the kids. We also wanted a shelf above the benches for hats, gloves, sunglasses, and other miscellaneous …
The most convenient way we have found to store our firewood, is in outdoor firewood racks made from old IBC containers. The reason it is convenient, is because we are able to use our skid loader with forks to move it from our outdoor firewood storage area into our garage for indoor use in our …
One cheap way to build your own chicken coop, is to look for a used garden shed that you can take home for next to nothing. This is one of our DIY projects that we were able to complete in a weekend. We were given an old wood frame shed for free, which we turned …
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Building a breezeway mudroom addition can be DIY, or partially DIY to save money. Here’s some ideas of how to build a valuable addition to your home.
Homesteading is a lot easier with the right tools. We’ve composed a list of inexpensive tools that have helped us save time and energy. The average American can benefit from these tools, you don’t need a farmhouse to appreciate these tools!
